号称
[hào chēng]
(v) be known by reputation as (v) falsely claim to be sth
这罐头起子号称是一项非常好的发明，但实际上它很不好用。
It is claimed that this tin-opener is a very good invention, but in practice it's not easy to use.
英语翻译
参考释义
- 号称[hàochēng]
- -（以某名著称）beknownas:
Dalianisknownasalandoffruit.大连号称水果之乡。
-（名义上是）claimtobe:
- -（以某名著称）beknownas:
双语例句
It is claimed that this tin-opener is a very good invention, but in practice it's not easy to use.
